Damien Woody’s reaction to Jerricho Cotchery’s release is appropriate.

I understand why the Jets felt comfortable with releasing No. 89, but
it doesn’t mean I like it. You can’t say in 2010 that Cotchery embodies
what it means to “play like a Jet” and release him in 2011. What
message does that send? Not just to the team, but to the fans.

Business or not, I’m more concerned with Cotchery’s health. If the
release has to do with his bad back, then I hope for a speedy recovery
and his overall wellness most. If he can play, hopefully he finds a team
that will appreciate his selfless style and warrior spirit.

UPDATE: More details come with time, and it’s looking like Cotchery requested to be traded or released.

I suppose the Jets did the right thing by not dragging it out and wasting time, but they also created that frustration for J-Co. Again, if he defines what it means to play like a Jet, then why go to great lengths to treat him as a No. 3 receiver? He was offended and rightfully so.

Hopefully he lands somewhere that recognizes his skills as a possession receiver and uses him well to complement a speedster. Cotchery is dangerous after the catch; I expect a lot of teams know that, too.